SeasonMapMalawi in January
January is Malawi's weakest month (rank 12 of 12): its 3 destinations average 58/100, led by Lilongwe at 65 — 28°C and 25 rainy days — while Nkhata Bay is warmer at 31°C and scores 53.
#12 of 12 months for Malawi · 3 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Where in Malawi in January
| # | Place | Type | Feels-like high | Rain | Comfort | At its best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lilongwe | City | 28°C | 240 mm · 25 days | 65 tier C | — |
| 2 | Blantyre | City | 29°C | 347 mm · 24 days | 57 tier D | — |
| 3 | Nkhata Bay | Beach | 31°C | 410 mm · 29 days | 53 tier D | — |
Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score; each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. "At its best" means January is one of that place's own top three months. Feels-like highs fold in humidity, wind and sun.